HARRISBURG, PA – June 9, 2025 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday, June 9, 2025, passed historic legislation aimed at legalizing cannabis for adult use across the Commonwealth. \”The Pennsylvania Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation Act,\” officially designated as House Bill 1234, successfully cleared the chamber with a final vote of 105-98, sending the measure…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California regulators have approved stringent new environmental mandates for the state’s burgeoning licensed cannabis industry, specifically targeting water usage and runoff control in a move aimed at safeguarding vital natural resources. The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the principal state agency charged with preserving and enhancing the quality of California’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive medical cannabis program in South Carolina achieved a significant milestone on June 7th, as the South Carolina Medical Cannabis Expansion Act (S.101) successfully cleared a crucial legislative hurdle. The bill received a favorable recommendation from the House Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs Committee, passing with…
Senate Committee Advances Comprehensive Cannabis Reform Legislation Washington, D.C. – The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee today took a significant step forward in the national conversation surrounding cannabis policy, approving the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act of 2025 (CAOA 2.0). This comprehensive piece of reform legislation now advances to the full Senate, marking…
National Cannabis Business Expo Highlights Path Toward Federal Reform Amidst Q2 Growth LAS VEGAS, NV — Industry leaders from across the burgeoning cannabis sector converged recently in Las Vegas, NV, for the annual National Cannabis Business Expo. The high-profile gathering served as a critical forum for executives, policymakers, and investors to dissect the most pressing…
Federal Advisory Committee Releases First Guidelines on Cannabis Content in Streaming Media Washington D.C. – The newly established Federal Media & Cannabis Advisory Committee (FedMCAC) today marked a significant step in navigating the complex intersection of rapidly evolving cannabis legalization laws and the pervasive influence of streaming entertainment. The committee released its inaugural advisory guidelines,…
Introduction: The Rise of Designer Strains A significant shift in consumer preferences is currently reshaping the cannabis market across key legal states, driven by the increasing popularity of so-called “designer” strains. According to a new report released today by GreenMarket Insights, a leading analytics firm specializing in the cannabis sector, these unique strains featuring highly…
Florida Issues Landmark Licenses for Adult-Use Cannabis Lounges TALLAHASSEE, FL – In a significant development for the state’s burgeoning recreational cannabis market, Florida’s newly established Cannabis Control Board announced on June 7, 2025, the approval of the initial batch of licenses designated for adult-use cannabis consumption lounges. This marks a pivotal step forward in the…
California Cannabis Festival Navigates Strict Regulations, Reports Strong Attendance Sonoma County, California – The Green Bloom Festival, a highly anticipated event within California’s burgeoning cannabis industry, successfully concluded its run from June 6-8, 2025, in Sonoma County. Despite operating under a complex and evolving state regulatory framework, the festival organizers, Unity Events LLC, reported a…
California Mandates Sweeping Environmental Upgrades for Cannabis Cultivators Sacramento, CA – In a significant regulatory update addressing the environmental footprint of its licensed cannabis industry, California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) formally released comprehensive new cultivation guidelines on June 7, 2025. These updated rules introduce stricter requirements specifically targeting water usage limits and mandating the…
